SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 29

SSC GD Const (English) - 21 Feb 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q29

According to World bank, by what rate has extreme poverty reduced in India between 2011 and 2019?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 12.3%.

According to the World Bank, extreme poverty in India reduced by approximately 12.3 percentage points between 2011 and 2019. This decline is significant, reflecting improvements in economic growth, social policies, and various initiatives aimed at poverty alleviation during that period.

World Bank 

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  • Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
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